
Club Executive
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Priority boarding
- Free meal
- Air-conditioned
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£26
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£40
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
5 h 17 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
5 h 35 m
Trains on 18 Sept
4
Distance
330 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cortona to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cortona to Milan will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 4 trains from Cortona to Milan, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 330 km distance in an average of 5 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cortona to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, while a flight costs an average of £384.
Distance: 330 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £384 Average Price | £43 Average Price | £88 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cortona to Milan:
A train is £32 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Cortona to Milan costing on average £43.
A train is £373 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cortona to Milan costing on average £384.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 24m.
Coach takes on average 7h 5m.
The journey is about 1h 13m faster (3h 24m by train vs 4h 37m by car) and roughly £76 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£11 vs £88). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Cortona to Milan trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:45 Cortona | 5h40 | 17:25 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:56 Cortona | 5h21 | 22:17 Milan | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Cortona to Milan run on average 35 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 330 km distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 330 km |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 35 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 4:10 |
Last train 23:11 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
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One of Milan’s leading art museums, with Italian masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a historic palace.
The museum visit centres on Leonardo’s Last Supper, one of the city’s most sought-after cultural experiences.
A science and technology museum with Leonardo galleries, transport exhibits and hands-on displays in a former monastery.
Milan’s central square is the city’s main meeting point, framed by the cathedral, museums and lively pedestrian spaces.
This redeveloped canal district is popular for waterside walks, old railings, independent shops and a lively Milan atmosphere.
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Historic Milanese restaurant famed for ossobuco and Risotto alla Milanese. Formal, old-school atmosphere with strong ties to local culinary tradition.
Traditional trattoria celebrated for classic Milanese dishes including cotoletta and cassoeula. Warm, established venue with a loyal local following.
Moderate for Italy: hotels and dining run higher than many cities, but public transport is affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Milano Centrale -> Duomo, Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cortona to Milan by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cortona to Milan trains use the Camucia-Cortona to Milano Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Rogoredo. Use this guide to compare Cortona and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Rogoredo is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Rogoredo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro, Osteria La Piola
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Rogoredo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Rogoredo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Rogoredo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Business Palace, Hotel Mistral, Hotel Brenta Milano.
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